Bc news today

Here are the top stories from BC News today:

Breaking News

• A massive wildfire is burning out of control in the Okanagan Valley, forcing thousands of people to evacuate. The BC Wildfire Service says the fire has grown to over 10,000 hectares and is not contained. (Global News)
• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman in Surrey. The victim was found dead in a parking lot on Saturday morning. (CTV News)

Top Stories

• The BC government has announced a new plan to address the province's affordable housing crisis. The plan includes a new tax on foreign buyers and a increase in the amount of money available for affordable housing programs. (CBC News)
• A group of protesters has blocked a major highway in Vancouver to demand action on climate change. The protesters are calling for the government to take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (The Vancouver Sun)
• A new study has found that the number of people experiencing homelessness in BC has increased by 15% over the past year. The study also found that the majority of people experiencing homelessness are women and children. (The Province)

Sports

• The Vancouver Canucks have signed a new contract with star player Elias Pettersson. The deal is reportedly worth $10 million per year over the next five years. (Sportsnet)
• The BC Lions have announced that they will be playing their next two home games at BC Place instead of their usual home stadium, BC Place. (The Province)

Weather

• A heat wave is expected to hit BC this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius in some areas. (The Weather Network)
• A storm system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the coast of BC on Sunday. (Environment and Climate Change Canada)